StartW8

1.2.111.0

Software information

License:

Freeware (Free)


Updated:

19 Dec 2014


Publisher:

SODATSW

Website:

http://areaguard.com

Software Screenshots

Size: 708.79 KB


Downloads: 3683


Platform: Windows (All Versions)

Review by Frederick Barton (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 26 Mar 2014

The feature that stands out the most in Windows 8 is the Start screen, which has replaced the Start menu. This is not a popular move for many users, but it can be fixed with third party applications. With StartW8, you can bring back the Start menu to Windows 8 instantly and customize it without any effort. It allows you to choose what items to include in the menu, change its color and more.

StartW8 is offered free of charge and it can be installed in a matter of seconds. Obviously, the application is designed specifically for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. It doesn't have any significant impact on a computer's performance and you don't have to install any prerequisite tools.

All you have to do is install StartW8 and you will immediately find a Start button on the Windows task bar. The button displays a Windows 7-style menu, in which you can find shortcuts for recently accessed programs or files, Library folders or other common locations and so on. You can also browse through your installed programs and use a Search function to locate specific files instantly.

The application's general settings menu can be accessed through an executable file. It displays a few options for making the Start menu and the desktop more comfortable. For example, you can disable the hot corners, so you can move the mouse cursor in any corner of the screen, without being hindered by any options. You can also include or exclude certain items, like folders, help and support, the Run command and more. Another useful feature is the possibility of changing the menu's color and transparency level, so you can give it a modern look.

Pros

The application adds a Start button and menu in Windows 8. The menu looks and feels just like the one in Windows 7. You decide what items to include or exclude and you can also change the menu's color.

Cons

You can't choose between different menu styles. StartW8 gives you the possibility of bringing back the Start button and menu to Windows 8 instantly, without any effort.

StartW8
1.2.111.0

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StartW8 Editor’s Review Rating

StartW8 has been reviewed by Frederick Barton on 26 Mar 2014. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated StartW8 4 out of 5 stars, naming it Excellent

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